INTERVIEW
Ted Redmond leads the team at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul with acumen and aplomb. D.Ann Shiffler reports.

RIGGING REVIEW
Pertinent take-aways from the SC&RA’s Wire Rope Inspection Guide prepared by Python.

SITE VISIT: LINK-BELT
D.Ann Shiffler reports on an all new crane that Link-Belt is launching, the 298 Series 2 lattice crawler that features a compelling new boom design.

PRODUCT FOCUS: HEAVY LIFT CRANES
Sarah Fowler reports on the market for super cranes.

INDUSTRY FOCUS: WIND POWER
Buckner Heavylift is erecting the first wind turbines in its home state.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT: CRANE CONTROLS
ACT talks to Hirschmann’s Petra Kramer about EN 13000 revisions and crane control systems.

SITE REPORT: TRANSPORT
Precise transportation planning was key to the success of a Kansas City construction project.

SITE REPORT: LIFTING
Two Tadano Mantis GTC-1200 telescopic crawlers have been workhorses on Orlando’s I-4 Ultimate Project.

SITE REPORT: RIGGING
Taylor Crane & Rigging provides turnkey rigging and transport for three generators.

SPECIAL SECTION: THE BIGGE CENTENNIAL
Celebrating 100 years of Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.